International design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman is pleased to announce that C. Carson Shearon EDAC, LEED AP has joined the firm as Principal and Director of International Healthcare. In this role, Shearon will lead Perkins Eastman’s international healthcare strategy and lead, develop, and grow the healthcare practice in the Chicago region.
“I am delighted to join such an innovative firm overtly committed to enhancing the human experience across the spectrum of design typologies. This ethos drives particularly powerful solutions for healthcare environments,” says Shearon. “In addition, Perkins Eastman has an impressive legacy of fusing global thought leadership with deep regional expertise to expand their clients’ businesses. Indeed, I’m proud to be a part of the Perkins Eastman legacy. I look forward to partnering with clients in the Chicago region and around the world to design contextually appropriate healthcare solutions that advance care delivery paradigms, improve clinical outcomes, and enhance the experience for all users.”
A prominent leader in the planning and design of healthcare facilities internationally, Shearon has more than 20 years’ experience in the science and healthcare fields, 15 of which have been dedicated to planning and designing healthcare facilities for clients around the world. Shearon’s award-winning body of work reflects a range of scales, including engagements for teaching, community, industrial, government, and regional healthcare facilities in the Middle East, India, China, Europe, and the Caribbean, as well as the US and Canada. Shearon is a member of the Architecture Advisory Board at the American University in Dubai; the Healthcare Knowledge Community of AIA Chicago; Sg2; and The Advisory Board.
Shawn Basler AIA, Principal and Executive Director at Perkins Eastman, says: “Perkins Eastman is extremely pleased to bring Carson on board as we strengthen our presence in Chicago and also internationally. His experience in global healthcare design will be central to the continued evolution of our international portfolio and presence. Specifically, his comprehensive understanding of healthcare in different markets, including those in which Perkins Eastman currently has a presence, will be invaluable to our clients, staff, and the communities in which we work.”
Shearon is a published author, sought-after speaker, and teacher recognized for his insights on emerging global trends driving healthcare planning, design, and clinical experience. He holds a Master of Architecture from University of Illinois, Chicago; a Master of Biomedical Science from Creighton University School of Medicine; and a Bachelor of Science in biology from Creighton University. In addition, Shearon is an Honors recipient of the University of Wisconsin Business Management Program and holds a LEAN Healthcare Certification from University of Michigan College of Engineering.
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